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Cyclone hits Andhra Pradesh

Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and armed forces have been asked to help the civil administration in rescue efforts.

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Normal life has been badly affected in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district due to heavy rains and strong winds caused by cyclone 'Laila'.
(AFP)

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Both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are bracing themselves to face the wrath of the tropical cyclone.
(AFP/B A Raju)

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Air and train services have also been thrown out of gear. While 36 trains have been cancelled in Andhra Pradesh, a number of other trains are running late due to submergence of rail tracks at several places.
(AFP)

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Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and armed forces have been asked to help the civil administration in rescue efforts.
(AFP)

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Heavy rainfall of up to 25 cm is expected in the coastal districts. So the administration is keeping a watch on vulnerable structures like bridges and culverts.
(AP/Biswaranjan Rout)

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Puri: Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik creates an awareness about cyclone 'Laila' with his art at Puri beach in Orissa. (PTI)

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Even though the windfall is expected only in the late evening on May 20, 2010, the waves and the winds have already caused extensive damage in coastal districts like Nellore, where trees have been uprooted, cars smashed and roads damaged.
(AFP)